Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence (ORF-RE)
Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
Up to $2M
Up to one third of the total project value (remaining two thirds from private sector and institutional contributions); Stream 1 projects from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for up to 5 years; Stream 2 projects from $300,000 to $2,000,000 for up to 4 years
Funds operating costs of large strategic research projects at Ontario institutions, leveraging private and institutional contributions.
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Who qualifies
Ontario universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions. Priority areas: AI, automotive/EV, critical minerals, genomics, life sciences, medical devices, quantum. Stream 1: basic/applied research (TRL 1-2). Stream 2: experimental research (TRL 3+) requiring an Ontario company partner.
Evidence from the official page
- status“The deadline for this round has passed. We are no longer accepting applications.” source ↗
- amount“The fund provides up to one third of the total value of a project” source ↗
- amount“funds projects from $300,000 to $2,000,000” source ↗
- amount“funds projects from $500,000 to $2,000,000” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-08 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.